Stop mechanism



J. W. LUCIER.

STOP MECHANISM.

APPLICATION FlLED MAYB, 1920.

' Patented Aug. 30,1921.

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IN VEN TOR.

J. W.. LUCIER.

STOP MECHANISM.

& \PPLICATION FILED MAY 8, 1920-.

1,389,367. P t nte Aug. 30, 1921.

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1. w. LUCIER.

STOP- MECHANISM.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 8, 1920.

1,389,367 Patented Aug. 30, 1921.

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IN VEN TOR.

A TTORNE Y.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH W. LUCIER, OF.KA1\TKAKEE, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO HARRY L. TOPPING, OF KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS.

STOP MECHANISM.

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To all whomv it may concern.

Be it known that i, JosnrI-r V. LUornR, a

citizen of the United States, residing at Kankakee, in the county of Kankakee and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Stop Mechanism, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to theseoompanying drawings. v

This invention relates to improvements in sound reproducing machines, and has particular reference to stop mechanism for au tomaticallyarresting rotation of the turntable and its superposed record, and at any predetermined point.

It is an object of this invention to provide a stop mechanism which can be operatively associated with various types of reproducing machines adapted to play diiferent makes of records.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a stop-mechanism which can readily be attached to existing types of machines.

A still further object within the contemplation of my invention is the provision of a stop-mechanism, certain in its operation and easily set by the operator, and adaptable to existing types of machines, whereby rotation of the'turirtable is automatically controlled by movement of thetone-arm, the latter preferably carrying instrumentalities which co-act with instrumentalities carried by the turntable actuating-mechanism, the controlling-mechanisin being settable at the will of the operator, first, to arrest the turntable and its superposed record at any predetermined point and, secondly, .to govern the operation of the turn-table for various types of machines without requiring modification of the controlling-mechanism. In other words. the structure constituting the inventive concept in such that it is adaptable to various types of sound-reproducing machines without modifying the construction in any regard, the structure including means for adjusting the parts to co-act according to the particular type of machine with which it isassociated.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of means whereby the structure, when once set to play a record, may operate again without requiring manual resetting of the parts.

With these and other more or less important objects in view, the invention resides in a structure which includes, preferably, a base Specification of Letters Patent.

or support for Patented Au 30, 1921. Application filed May 8, 1920. Serial No. 379,854.

trigger-mechanism that isadapted to be relatively stationary in respect to the normal becomes active in movement of the tone-arm, the latter carryin termined point in its means which, at a predetravel over the record,

conjunction with the trigger-mechanism to arrest the turn-table and its superposed record; the instrumentalities carried by the tone-arm a controlling devi preferably including ce settable at the will of the operator to co-act with the trigger-mechanism according to the 1s belng played on the type of record which machine.

In order. that the invention may be clearly comprehended, the accompanying drawings are hereto appended; but

these are, and are intended to be, merely illustrative of one embodiment of th tible of e invention, it being understood that the inventive concept is suscepconslderable variation and modification without departing from its spirit or sacrificing any of its salient vantages.

features or ad- In these drawings:

Figure 1 is a v iew in top plan of one embodiment of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a vie same;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view,

section, on the line 3-3, F 1g. 4 IS a new vertical w in ide elevation of the partly in Fig. 4; in front elevation, a portion of the mechanism being shown in dotted lines Fig. is a detailed view, in bottom of a portion of the apparatus F 1g. 6 1s a detailed view, in

plan, and

perspective, of

certain cooperating parts. 7

Referring to these drawings, the numeral 1 designates the casing of a sound-reproduc ing machine, of construotlon,

which is provided table 2 for su aortln a 3, having grooves 23 and any appropriate type and with av turnphonograph record a tone-arm 4 carrying a reproducer or sound-box 5.

' Encircling the tone-arm 4 is a pointer supporting member or ring 5, formed with an upstanding portion or collar 6, threaded as at 6 and adapted to be rigidly secured to the tone-arm, asby screws 6 Carried by the member .5 sum or arm 7.

a pointer-sustaining exten- In this instance, the tone arm is mounted includes a vertica securable to thecasscrews A and also 1 portlon A adaptedto encompass the tone-arm, as shown. Preferably and as shown, the bearing-member includes an internal cross-web A Upstanding from the cross-web is a pivot-post A which extends through a cross-piece 4 within the tone-arm, the post extending into a journalboss 4: in the tonearm 41. The post A provides an additional means of maintaining the tonearm for effective operation and against undesirable vibration as the tone-arm travels over the record 3. It will be understood that the tone-arm is adapted to have free movement in the bearing-member A.

The bearing-member A constitutes a support for certain of the components, hereinafter described, forming the stop-mechanism which characterizes my invention.

Preferably and as shown, the collar 6 of the ring 5 has associated therewith a tripcarrying member or ring 8 provided with an outstanding plate or projection 9 on which is formed an ear l0. Pivotally secured to the ear is one member 11 of a toggle, the other member 11 of which turns on a pivot-washer 12 upstanding from the arm 7. Integral with or rigidly secured to the member 11 of the toggle is a limit-setting member or pointer 13 which is settable by the operator at different positions on the record to regulate the mechanism for stopping the turn-table 2 at any desired or required point.

Depending from the pointer 13 is a boss 14 forming a connection between the togglemember 11 and the pointer 13. The pointer and toggle-member 11 pivot on a screw 16 threaded into the arm 7.

Depending from the plate 9, and near the inner portion thereof, is a bifurcated stud 17, in which is plvotally mounted a tripsustaining member 18, movement of which is controlled by spring 18 Upstanding from the member 18 is a trip 19, this extending through an aperture 9 in the plate 9. Normally, the spring 18 has a tendency to move the trip-sustaining member toward the underside of the plate 9, and means (presently to be described) are provided for varying the extent of movement of the member 18. It will be understood that the posi- -tion of the trip 19 is such as normally to be in the path of travel of tie tone-arm as the same moves across the record and in order that it may engage the trip and operate the parts, as will presently be described. The free end of the member 18 is provided with a eatch 18 for a purpose now to be described.

Pivot-ally mounted on the underside of the plate 9 is a brake-member designatedv generally by the reference-character 20, and of hammer-like form. This brake-member is provided with a hammer 21, adapted, when the trip is actuated, to engage with and arrest rotation of the turn-table. The hammer is, preferably and as shown, provided with a facing of rubber, felt, or other resilient material 22, which aids in arresting rotation of the turn-table. Disposed at an angle to the hammenmember is an extension 23 )provided with a beveled portion 23 for the purpose of engaging the catch 18 and holding it against movement until the tone-arm is brought into contact with the upstanding trip 19. A spring 24, secured (as by a screw 25) to the underside of plate 9,'bears against the brake-member and is adapted when the trip 19 is engaged by the traveling tone-arm and rocks on its pivot so that the portion 20 with its catch 18 is pressed out of engagement with the beveled portion 23 and permits the brake mechanism 20 to be forced by the spring 24:, against the rotating turntable and thereby stop the same.

Means are preferably provided for varying the extent of movement of the brakemember 20, and comprise a screw 26 threaded through the plate 9, adjacent the trip 19, and adapted to engage the brake. By raising or lowering this screw, the time of release of the hammer can be varied.

Preferably and as shown, means are provided for maintaining the movable ring 8 in proper operating position and comprise a ring-element 27 secured, as by screws 28 threaded therethrough and engaging the collar 6 of the supporting ring 5*.

To maintain the trip-carrying ring 8 in spaced-apart relation to the base of the ring 5 and to the holding ring 27, fiber washers 28 are inserted therebetween, as shown.

The structure, as above described, con stitutes a trigger-mechanism which, by reason of being secured to the casing 1 of the machine is relatively stationary during the traveling movement 'of the tone-arm. In

order to operate this trigger-mechanism directly by the tonearm, means are provided on the tone-arm that are engageable with the trigger-mechanism to operate the same when the tone-arm has reached a predetermined position; and I shall herein refer to the components carried by the tone-arm as the trigger-actuating mechanism; it being understood that this mechanism travels with the tone-arm in relation to the relatively stationary trigger mechanism. This mechanism includes a settable disk-member 29 secured, as by a screw 30, to a portion of the tone-arm attached to a boss or stud 31 secured to the tone-arm. The disk carries two tripping pins 32 and 33, disposed at different distances from the axis of the disk and adapted to be disposed in the path of movement of the trip 19. These pins 32 and 33 are differently spaced from the axis of. the disk 29, as shown, in order to adapt the structure for different types of records. As is well known, some typessuch as the Pathe, for instanceare more difficult to itsdisk 29, has reached that arrest in their movement; wherefore, in order to maintain the engagement of the trip 19 with one or another of these pins for a greater or lesser time, their arrangement with respect to the axis of the disk has been developed as shown. When the pin 32, for instance, is positioned so as to be engaged by the trip 19, it-by reason of the fact that it is disposed nearer the disks axis-will.

vary the actuating movement of the trip 19 to such an extent that a greater amount of leverage will be provided and, thus, permit the hammer to impinge with greater force against the turn-table.

For the purpose of limiting the turning movement of the disk, pins 34 and 35 are mounted on the back thereof, which are adapted, when the disk 29 is turned, to engage a downwardly projecting finger 36, mounted on the boss 31 and thus keep the disk 29 and the attached pins 32 and 33 in operating position.

As above pointed out, it has been found in practice that certain makes of records,

such as the Pathe (which are played with so-called sapphire points or balls) require a stronger braking action to insure success ful operation of the stop than do records employing steel needles or diamond points as the reproducing medium. Consequently, when playing records with sapphire points, the disk 29 is revolved so that 11; will bring pin 32 into register with the trip 19 so that greater leverage will be provided and, consequently, the hammer will be forced against the turn-table with more force and thus insure positive stopping of the turntable, as above pointed out.

Operation: After the record has been placed on the turn-table, the pointer is brought to the position on the record where it is desired to trip the brake. By moving the pointer in this manner, it will be observed that, through the connected lever arrangement 11, the plate 9, with the upstanding-pin 19, will be moved to the left. If the record is being played with a sapphire ball, the disk 29 on the tone-arm is revolved to bring pin 33-which is placed nearer the outer edge of the disk 29 than pin 32 and is so limited in'its movement by pin 34 on the reverse side of a disk 29 contacting therewithinto such a position that it will be engaged by the trip 19 sooner than. when pin 32 is turned for engagement with the trip and, thus, advance the instant of engagement of the brake-member with the turn-table to eifect its earlier operation which, in practice, has been found desirable when playing records with hilland-dale grooves. When the tone-arm, with travel where the predetermined pin 32 or 33 contacts with the upstanding port on 19, the pressure of the p1n against said uppoint in its standing portion will force the same to rock or yield sufiiciently to release the catch 20, permitting the hammer 21 to be forced, by means of the spring 21, against the turntable and, thus, bring the turn-table and its superposed record to a complete stop.

If it is desired to place a new record on the machine, the pointer 11 must be turned so that it will permit withdrawal of the record then on the turn-table. In so moving the pointer, the projection 9 is, through the toggle-lever arrangement, carried to the right, forcing the hammer 21 against the turn-table and, thus, causing it to automatically re-lock itself by pressing the extension 23 on the hammer and causing the beveled portion 23 to ride over the catch 13 Thus it will be seen that the stop is automatically reset. After the new record has been placed on the turn-table, the pointer is again brought to the proper position on the record. By moving the pointer to the right and over to about the center of the record, it will carry the plate 9, with its attached brake 20, out of engagement with the turntable and permit further rotation.

From the foregoing description, it will be observed that I have devised an exceedingly simple arrangement whereby positive stopping of a phonograph record is assured, and whereby records requiring a stronger braking action to insure positive stopping there of will also be attained.

VV'hile I have shown my invention in the embodiment illustrated, it is to be understood that many changes may be made in the same without departing from the spirit thereof or its scope, as set forth in the claims lV-hat I claim is:

1. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing machines having a turntable, a tone-arm and a support therefor which is relatively stationary in respect to the tone-arm, the

stop-mechanism including coacting means carried by the support and the tone-arm and operable when the tone-arm reaches a predetermined position in its travel over the turn-table. V

2. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing achines having a turn-table, a tone-arm movable over the turn-table, and a bearingstructure associated with the tone-arm and relatively stationary in respect thereto; the stop mechanism including nism carried by the bearing-structure, and a trip-device carried by the tone-arm and engageable with the trigger-mechanism when the tone-arm reaches a predetermined positionin its travel over the turn-table.

Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing machines having a turn-table, a tone-arm movable over the turn-table and a bearingstructurexin which the tone-arm is mounted and which is relatively stationary in respect trigger mechato the tone-arm; the stop mechanism including a trigger-device carried by and relatively stationary with the bearing-structure, and a tripde ice carried by and movable with the tone-arm and movable thereby into engagement with the trigger-mechanism for actuating the same.

a. Stop mechanism for reproducing devices which include a turn-table, a tone-arm and a bearing-structure for the tone-arm, the stop-mechanism including a triggermechanism associated with the bearing-structure and relatively stationary thereon with respect to movement of the tone-arm over the turn-table, and a trip-device carried by the tone-arm and settable at the will of the operator to provide a variable engagement between it and the trigger-mechanism for actuating the latter.

:1. Stop mechanism ior reproducing devices which include a turn-table, a tone-arm and a bearing-structure for a tone-arm, the stopmechanism including a trigger-mechanism associated with the bearing-structure and relatively stationary thereon with respect to movement of the tone-arm over the turn-table, a trip-device carried by the tonearm and settable at the will of the operator to provide a variable engagement between it and the trigger-mechanism for actuating the latter, and brake-mechanism associated with the trigger-mechanism and operable upon the turn-table when the trigger-mechanism is rendered active by the trip-device.

8. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices which include a turn-table, a tone-arm movable over the same and a bearing-structure associated with the tone-arm and relatively stationary in respect thereto; the stop-mechanism including a triggermechanism brake-device associated with the trigger-mechanism and rendered active thereby to engage the turn-table, and a tripdevice associated with and positionable by the tone-arm into engagement with the trigger-mechanism to operate the same and thereby set the brake-device into motion for engagement with the turn-table.

7. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices which include a turn-table, a tonearm movable over the same and a bearingstructure associated with the tone-arm and relatively stationary in respect thereto; the stop-mechanism including a trigger-mechanism, a brake-device associated with the trigger-mechanism and rendered active thereby to engage the turn-table, and atripdevice associated with and positionable by the tone-arm into engagement with the trigger-mechanism to operate the same and thereby set the brake-device into motion for engagement with the turn-table, the tripdevice including a settable disk, and stops thereon spaced-apart different distances from the axis of the disk to provide a plurality of points of engagement between the disk and the trigger-mechanism.

8. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tone-arm, said, mechanism comprising an actuating member associated with the tone-arm, a support also associated with the tone-arm, brake mechanism associated with the turn-table and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the sup port, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member posiions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

9. Stop mechanismvfor sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tone arm, said mechanism comprising a plurality of components, one component including an actuating member associated with the tonearm, another component including a support also associated with the tone arm, brake mechanism associated with the turn-table and movably mounted on the support a limit-setting member disposed on the sup port, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

10. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, said mechanism comprising a plurality of components, one component including an actuating member associated with the tonearm, another component including a sup portalso associated with the toner-arm, look ing means associ ted with the support, brake-mechanism associated withthe turntable and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

11. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, saidmechanism comprising an actuat-' ing-member associated with the tone-arm and provided with a plurality of pins, a support also associated with the tone-arm, brake mechanism associated with the turn-table and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake-mechanism and positioned in thepath of the actuating member.

12. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, said mechanism comprising an actuatingmember rotatably mounted on the tonearm, a support also associated with the tone arm, brake mechanism associatcdwith the turntable and movably-mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake-1nechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and :1 trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

13. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, said mechanism comprising an actuating member rotatably mounted 011 the tonearm and provided with a plurality of tripping pins, a support also associated with the tone-arm, brake-mechanism associated with the turn-table and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-set ting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

14. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tone arm, said mechanism comprising an actuating-member associated with the tone-arm and provided with a plurality of pins, a support also associated with the tone-arm, brake mechanism associated with the turntable and movably mounted on the support,

a limit-settii1g member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member; said actuating member adapted to be rotated to bring one of the pins in the path of movement of the trip-member.

15. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, said mechanism comprising an actuating-member associated with the tonearm, a support also associated with the tone-arm and provided with an upstanding portion, brake mechanism associated with the turntable and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limit-setting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism,

and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned in the path of the actuating member.

16. Stop mechanism for sound-reproduc ing devices having a turn-table and tonearm, said mechanism comprising an actuating-member associated with the tone arm, a support also associated with the tone-arm and provided with an upstanding threaded portion, brake mechanism associated with the turntable and movably mounted on the support, a limit-setting member disposed on the support, a connection between the limitsetting member and the brake mechanism whereby movement of the limit-setting member positions the brake mechanism, and a trip member associated with the brake mechanism and positioned'in the path of the actuating member.

17. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-member, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a spring-pressed brakemember on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

18. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-member formed with an extension, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a spring pressed brake-member on the plate, a trip sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement ofthe trip. v

19. Stop mechanism for sound-reprodue ing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-mom ber, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member encompassing the pointer-sustaining ring-member and to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a springpressed brakemember on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operat-ively associated with the trip, a series oi stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path oi movement of the trip.

20. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearingstructure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-member, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a spring-pressed brakemember on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member and projecting through the plate, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brakemember, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the. disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

21. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-memher, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-sup porting plate carried by the movable ringmember, a spring-pressed brake-member on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to theplate, a trip upstanding from the tripsustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brakemember, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip and movable in relation there to, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

22. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-meme ber, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggledevice is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a spring-pressed brakemember on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated wita the trip and including a rotatable disk, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for limiting the rotative movement 01" the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

23. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including v a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring memher, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-memberto which the toggle-device is connected, a brakesupporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a springpressed brake-memher on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip, a series of stops disposed thereon at different distances from its axis, and means for limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

2&. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearing-structure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-member, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by the movable ring-member, a spring-pressed brakemember on the plate, a trip sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the trip-sustaining member, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable with the brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated with the trip, a series of stops disposed thereon, and means for predeterminately limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

, 25. Stop mechanism for sound-reproducing devices including a bearingstructure comprising a pointer-supporting ring-men ber formed with an extension, a pointer pivotally sustained by the ring-member, a toggle-device connected to the pointer, a movable ring-member encompassing the pointersustaining ringwmember and to which the toggle-device is connected, a brake-supporting plate carried by. the movable ring-men her, a spring-pressed brake-member on the plate, a trip-sustaining member pivoted to the plate, a trip upstanding from the tripsustaining member and projecting through the plate, a catch on the trip-sustaining member engageable withthe brake-member, a trip-device operatively associated with the ids iio

trip and inoveblein relation thereto andineluding a rotatable disk, a series of stops disposed thereon at different distances from its axis, and means for predeterminately limiting the rotative movement of the disk for positioning the stops thereon in relation to the path of movement of the trip.

in presence of two Witnesses.

JOSEPH W. LUOIER.

Vitnesses V. A. SCHNEIDER,

VELERIE Goon. 

